As policies and laws related to vaccination change, pharmacists have increased opportunities to educate and vaccinate persons in their community. And with changes in available vaccines, immunization schedules, and dosing and administration recommendations, immunizing pharmacists have a responsibility to stay informed. This fourth edition of Immunization Handbook for Pharmacists (previously titled APh A’s Immunization Handbook) provides practical and timely updates for pharmacists and pharmacy staff who are involved in pharmacy-based immunization services. Updated throughout, the 20 chapters present a step-by-step process for developing and implementing immunization services. KEY FEATURES • Guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice and increasing vaccination rates
• Practical advice for pharmacists, pharmacy managers and owners, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists involved in vaccine administration
• Details on service implementation, including workflow models and standing orders
• Revised storage, handling, and administration guidance
• Modified billing information, codes, and resources
• Vaccine safety, prevention of errors, and adverse event management
• Complete product information on most of the vaccines licensed in the United States
• New questions and answers from the Immunization Action Coalition’s “Ask the Experts” forum
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Lauren B. Angelo, Pharm D, MBA, is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Angelo teaches the American Pharmacists Association’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program to pharmacists throughout the country and has been actively involved in efforts to increase immunization rates.
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